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The employment picture in the Inland Empire and overall in California continues to improve. During May, the jobless rate in San Bernardino County went down to 9.3 percent, according to data released Friday by the California Employment Development Department (EDD).

Employment and economic success are vital to our well-being. People engaged in agriculture, like everybody else, are pleased when success occurs in their chosen vocation but are particularly sensitive to feelings of failure that accompany loss of the farm or layoffs from agricultural occupations.

"We will closely and regularly monitor the appreciation of the renminbi and will continue to work towards expanded US export opportunities in China that support employment in the United States," he said.

But last week was different, and Bernanke said in no uncertain terms that the Fed's "commitment to both price stability and maximum sustainable employment......will be key factors ensuring that the dollar remains a strong and stable currency."